Membership

The membership structure of Climbing Victoria intends to maximise the reach of our organisation within the climbing community to provide the broadest possible channels for input and communication. It aims to provide both organisations and individuals, involved in outdoor rock climbing, the opportunity to contribute their thoughts and resources towards the representation and betterment of climbing in Victoria. It also seeks the support and interest of organisations whose primary focus might not be outdoor climbing but share a common interest in our objectives and issues.

Any organisation or individual with an interest in keeping up to date with, or contributing to the support and betterment of outdoor climbing can apply for one of the following membership types.

All applicants are required to demonstrate support for the Purposes and Code of Conduct of Climbing Victoria.

Full Membership

Existing formalised organisations can apply for full membership if a substantial part of their focus or activity is on outdoor climbing in Victoria. Full membership entitles an organisation to vote for board members and changes to the Rules of Association. In return, a full member organisation has an obligation to support Climbing Victoria with the input, resources and communication channels required to make CV effective.

Eligibility:

  • Must have been an incorporated organisation for at least two years

  • Must demonstrate a substantial focus on outdoor climbing in Victoria

  • Must have at least 30 members

Benefits:

  • A right to vote on board appointments and association changes

Application:

  • The committee or board of the organisation must agree in a minuted meeting to join and support Climbing Victoria

  • The application should be made by a position holder such as Chair/President or Secretary

  • The organisation must acknowledge the requirement to support Climbing Victoria by providing a communication channel with their membership and resources appropriate to the size and expertise of the organisation

  • NOTE that organisations interested in becoming Full Members should contact secretary@climbingvictoria.com to discuss their application

Individual Membership

Individuals who are interested in keeping up to date with our activities directly can apply for Individual Membership. Once we have 30 individual members, they can all vote for a single representative on the board. We will send you news and updates and seek your input on current issues as they arise.

Eligibility: Any individual involved in outdoor climbing

Benefits: Direct communications and a vote towards the Individual membership representative on the board.

Application: An applicant only needs to provide contact details and support for the Purposes and Code of Conduct of CV

Associate Membership

Any organisation or group whose primary focus may not be outdoor climbing but are nevertheless interested in keeping up to date with our activities or contributing to the support of Climbing Victoria can apply for Associate Membership. Associate members may be valuable sources of expertise or experience and can help to broaden our perspective on climbing issues.

Eligibility: Any organisation or group

Benefits: Direct communications with Climbing Victoria

Application: An applicant organisation only needs to provide contact details and support for the Purposes and Code of Conduct of CV